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Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.

League Table Update

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s ability to convert even with pressure proved crucial in earning the victory.

Other Continental Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
• The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.